Unscored loaf is sealing up
I'd like to do an unscored loaf of bread where instead of scoring you let it burst along the seams. The examples I've seen say you proof it seam down. The problem is that I tried this and the seams closed up completely. I baked it anyway and got a brick out of it. The loaf did burst at places on top but not at the seams.
What is the trick to actually getting this to work? I proofed for a couple of hours and then retarded in the fridge for about 12 hours.
Does this style only work if you do not retard?
Best Answer
An unescorted loaf of bread, in a loaf pan, generally bursts along the top of the loaf pan. If you want a "burst" look you need to score the area you want a burst using a razor blade or sharp knife.
Are you making a no-knead loaf in a Dutch oven? They generally burst along the shaggy seams.
Rob is right, scoring and bread turning into a brick are not really related.
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How can you tell if a loaf is Overproofed?
Step 1: Perform the fingertip test to make sure your dough is overproofed. The test involves gently pressing your finger into the surface of the dough for 2 seconds and then seeing how quickly it springs back. The dent you make will be permanent if the dough is overproofed.What happens if dough is Overproofed?
Similar to the signs of over proofed dough, an over proofed loaf will be very flat, without much rise or retention of shaping. Over proofing destroys the structural integrity of the bread, so loaves that have gone over are unable to hold their shape in the oven.How do I know if my sourdough bread is Overproofed?
If: The dough pops back out quickly \u2013 This means its under-proofed. The dough stays where it is \u2013 This means its over-proofed. The dough pops back out slowly and leaves a slight indentation \u2013 Perfect, your dough is ready!What does over proofed bread look like?
The dough has grown, but the edge of the dough (where it meets the bowl) is flat or sunken instead of being nice and dome-like. This is a sign that your dough may be over-proofed because it has run out of food.Not Scoring Sourdough Loaves | Proof Bread
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